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1973 Map of Flener

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Flener
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Green River curves through the southwestern corner of this Butler and Ohio County landscape, anchoring a rural region defined by small hilltop settlements and deep wooded hollows. The survey captures the community structure of the early 1970s, where crossroads like Gilstrap, Dexterville, and Baizetown served as local centers. Educational and spiritual life is marked by the Fifth District Sch and several country churches including Flener Chapel and McKendree Chapel.

Industrial activity is evident in several Strip Mine operations scattered across the ridges, particularly near Monford. This era also reflects the infrastructure of the Western Kentucky Pkwy, which cuts across the western portion of the map with its associated Tollgate. The intricate drainage system, including Indian Camp Creek and Maudlow Branch, illustrates the complex topography that dictated the winding paths of rural roads and the placement of remote homesteads and cemeteries like Walnut Grove Cem.